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Bumstead sworn in as state senator. 

January 9, 2019

Bumstead sworn in as state senator.  LANSING — State Sen. Jon Bumstead was sworn in for his first term representing the 34th District (which includes Oceana County) on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman administered the oath of office. Following the swearing-in ceremony, the 100th Legislature convened for its first day of business. “Michigan…

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Medical marijuana dispensary may open in Hesperia.

January 9, 2019

Medical marijuana dispensary may open in Hesperia. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – The former Hesperia Variety Store building located downtown next to the village hall and police station may be converted into a medical marijuana dispensary and grow facility, according to village officials. “I’m hoping it will help with business and help the community,” said Village President Mike Farber.…

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Man allegedly points gun at pizza delivery driver.

January 7, 2019

Man allegedly points gun at pizza delivery driver. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP – A 63-year-old Greenwood Township man allegedly pointed a shotgun in the face of a female pizza delivery driver Sunday, Jan. 6, around 8:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Fremont Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders driver had accidentally pulled into the wrong…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ in school window shooting case.

January 7, 2019

Man pleads ‘no contest’ in school window shooting case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old Pentwater man pleaded “no contest” to a felony of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) $1,000-$20,000 Monday, Jan. 7, in 27th Circuit Court, after shooting the Pentwater Public School windows with a B-B gun Nov. 21. Gavin Krueger-Swanderski, of 6137 Wayne Rd., also…

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Icy roads cause crashes.

January 7, 2019

Icy roads cause crashes. #OceanaCounty Two recent car crashes involving injuries were caused by icy roads, according to accident reports from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The first crash occurred Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 5:20 a.m. when a 30-year-old Shelby woman lost control of the 2005 Saturn Vue she was driving on Harrison Road near 180th Avenue in Leavitt Township.…

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